Dynamo's Clark apologizes for directing gay slur at ball boy

Midfielder Colin Clark is expected to compete for the starting spot on the right side.

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SEATTLE - MARCH 23: Alvaro Fernandez #15 of the Seattle Sounders battles Colin Clark #7 of the Houston Dynamo at CenturyLink Field on March 23, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. The Sounders defeated the Dynamo 2-0.

Veteran Dynamo midfielder Colin Clark apologized via Twitter Saturday for uttering a profanity and a gay slur at a ball boy Friday night early in the 2-0 loss against the Seattle Sounders at CenturyLink Field.

"I didn't mean to disrespect anyone and am sorry for letting my emotions get the best of me. It's not who I am and it won't happen again," Clark said through his Twitter account, cOlin_cLark7.

Early in the match, Clark jogged to the sideline for a throw-in and extended his arms asking the ball boy to toss him the ball, and he obviously didn't appreciate that the ball wasn't tossed to him to catch.

With an NBC mic inches away, he uttered the gay slur. Major League Soccer is now investigating.

"We are aware of the incident involving Houston Dynamo midfielder Colin Clark during the game in Seattle Friday night, and his public apology for it," MLS said in a statement. "MLS is conducting a thorough review of the facts and examining possible disciplinary action."

According to a team spokesman, Clark will not grant interviews on the subject "until further notice."

"I'd like to offer a sincere apology to everyone who watched the game, especially the ball boy for whom I used awful language towards," Clark said via twitter.

The Dynamo vows to cooperate with MLS' investigation.

"We are aware of the incident involving Colin Clark during the Seattle match," the Dynamo said in a statement. "Colin is very remorseful for his actions, which were inappropriate and do not represent his true character. He has issued a public apology and he will personally apologize to the ball boy. The League is reviewing the situation to determine disciplinary measures, and Colin and the club will be fully cooperative in the process."